Moving day as homeless camp clears out

March 11, 2013 8:49 PM

Photo: Liz Hafalia/The Chronicle

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Jensina Hardig, 35 years old, leaves the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Jensina Hardig, 35 years old, leaves the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a ... more

Former Supervisor Bevan Dufty (left) talking with Vanessa Romo (middle) and her boyfriend Kurth Reis (right) at the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Former Supervisor Bevan Dufty (left) talking with Vanessa Romo (middle) and her boyfriend Kurth Reis (right) at the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, ... more

Tony Ford (left), dean of the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., pets chihuahua/dobie Negro (middle) as they leave on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Tony Ford (left), dean of the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., pets chihuahua/dobie Negro (middle) as they leave on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was ... more

Matthew "Sticks" Wells (left), 57 years old, gets help in moving his crate closer to his encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Matthew "Sticks" Wells (left), 57 years old, gets help in moving his crate closer to his encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was ... more

Jensina Hardig, 35 years old, rides through the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., after leaving earlier this morning on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Jensina Hardig, 35 years old, rides through the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., after leaving earlier this morning on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment ... more

A table and chair remain as the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., get ready to leave on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

A table and chair remain as the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., get ready to leave on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning ... more

J.D. takes a rest outside of the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., after he packed and moved his belongings on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

J.D. takes a rest outside of the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., after he packed and moved his belongings on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced ... more

Workers from the Department of Public Health clean the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Workers from the Department of Public Health clean the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this ... more

Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle

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Randy Stone tows his belongings from the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

Randy Stone tows his belongings from the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a ... more

Lisa Ross folds a flag given to her and her boyfriend beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., as she packs belongings on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Lisa Ross folds a flag given to her and her boyfriend beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., as she packs belongings on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle

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A pair of shoes and a vintage frame belongs to Matthew "Sticks" Wells, 57 years old, at the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., where he packed his belongings on Monday, March 11, 2013. The encampment was forced to leave this morning with a permanent fence planned to keep the camp out of the area. less

A pair of shoes and a vintage frame belongs to Matthew "Sticks" Wells, 57 years old, at the homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 280 on-ramp in San Francisco, Calif., where he packed his belongings on ... more

Photo: Liz Hafalia, The Chronicle

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Julieanne Fernandez, 51, stretched out in her pew for some needed rest. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

Julieanne Fernandez, 51, stretched out in her pew for some needed rest. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Julieanne Fernandez, 51, stretched out in her pew for some needed... Photo-2621655.58257 - SFGate

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Christina holds her service dog Rajio in a pew while friend William looks on. The couple has come south from northern California and found St. Boniface to catch up on some sleep. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

Christina holds her service dog Rajio in a pew while friend William looks on. The couple has come south from northern California and found St. Boniface to catch up on some sleep. The Gubbio project at St. ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Christina holds her service dog Rajio in a pew while friend William... Photo-2621652.58257 - SFGate

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Some people can't find room in the pews, particularly if they are a couple, so they choose the floor at the rear of the church. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

Some people can't find room in the pews, particularly if they are a couple, so they choose the floor at the rear of the church. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Some people can't find room in the pews, particularly if they... Photo-2621648.58257 - SFGate

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Getting comfortable can mean shoes can be optional. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

Getting comfortable can mean shoes can be optional. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Getting comfortable can mean shoes can be optional. The Gubbio... Photo-2621651.58257 - SFGate

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A man who didn't find room in the pews, slept on the floor at the rear of the church. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

A man who didn't find room in the pews, slept on the floor at the rear of the church. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

A man who didn't find room in the pews, slept on the floor at... Photo-2621650.58257 - SFGate

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Two men, draped over a heater, find some warmth on a cold, rainy morning. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

Two men, draped over a heater, find some warmth on a cold, rainy morning. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

Two men, draped over a heater, find some warmth on a cold, rainy... Photo-2621653.58257 - SFGate

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St. Boniface Church on Golden Gate Avenue serves many different ethnicities. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was demolished and the sit/lie ordinance enforced. The Gubbio project allows people to sit and sleep in the pews of the Tenderloin Catholic church from 6 a.m. til 1 p.m. less

St. Boniface Church on Golden Gate Avenue serves many different ethnicities. The Gubbio project at St. Boniface Church in San Francisco, Calif. has seen an increase in homeless since the Transbay Terminal was ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

St. Boniface Church on Golden Gate Avenue serves many different... Photo-2621654.58257 - SFGate